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Meath Farm Machinery draws Deere 6M demo days to a close

As John Deere’s new 6M tractors start arriving in Ireland, Meath Farm Machinery hosted a trio of open days showcasing the new 105hp to 275hp range, the last of which took place in Cavan.

NEWS 3 April 2025

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Are silage compactors the next big thing in making quality forage?

Are silage compactors the next big thing in making quality forage?

FARM MACHINERY 2 April 2025

Antrim farmer with a love for trailed foragers

Antrim farmer with a love for trailed foragers

FARM MACHINERY 2 April 2025

2014 Case Maximum 140 sells for €43,500 at Carlow auction

2014 Case Maximum 140 sells for €43,500 at Carlow auction

2014 Case Maximum 140 sells for €43,500 at Carlow auction

NEWS 2 April 2025

Kilkenny contractor gaining 30% capacity with Kompactor

Kilkenny contractor gaining 30% capacity with Kompactor

Kilkenny contractor gaining 30% capacity with Kompactor

FARM MACHINERY 2 April 2025

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2014 Case Maximum 140 sells for €43,500 at Carlow auction

2014 Case Maximum 140 sells for €43,500 at Carlow auction

A 2014 Case Maxxum 140 with 6,000 hours topped the auction, selling for €43,500.

NEWS 2 April 2025

Kilkenny contractor gaining 30% capacity with Kompactor

Kilkenny contractor gaining 30% capacity with Kompactor

One year on from moving to their first HiSpec Kompactor silage trailer, Peter Thomas Keaveney catches up with Kilkenny contractors Bryne Agri and Plant to find out how the trailer worked out

FARM MACHINERY 2 April 2025

New 6M draws a crowd at Deere Dealer days

New 6M draws a crowd at Deere Dealer days

As the new 6M arrives on shore, John Deere dealers across the country have held open days/nights to provide customers with a first look at the new 105-275hp series

NEWS 2 April 2025

Diesel prices are steady, but world oil markets are nervous

Diesel prices are steady, but world oil markets are nervous

With oil prices remaining cautiously stable, the market appears to be tense in the wake of potential tariffs from world leaders. Peter Thomas Keaveney and Gary Abbott report

NEWS 2 April 2025

In pictures: tractors and tankers top online auction

In pictures: tractors and tankers top online auction

Three John Deere tractors and a variety of slurry tankers and muck spreaders went under the hammer last week, as part of a UK contractor sellout; a 2020 John Deere 6215R topped the sale at £71,000.

NEWS 2 April 2025

New Holland’s 19t W190D proves its worth in the premier county

New Holland’s 19t W190D proves its worth in the premier county

In search of more weight and power, Tipperary contractor Pat O’Connor upgraded his New Holland W170D wheel loader in 2023 for the brands flagship 19t W190D model.

CONTRACTING 2 April 2025

Isuzu boosts style and safety in new generation D-Max

Isuzu boosts style and safety in new generation D-Max

Isuzu has updated the D-Max 4x4 pick-up with new styling, to make it more modern and streamlined, with added safety feature. But this is still a machine that’s designed for work.

MOTORS 2 April 2025

Maintaining and driving the Krone Big X

Maintaining and driving the Krone Big X

Munster Technological University Agricultural engineering lecturer, Fergal O’Sullivan speaks to Ciaran Roche, a specialist on Krone Big X harvesters, about getting the machines ready for silage season

FARM MACHINERY 2 April 2025

Tipp contractor working two Fendt Tigos in tandem

Tipp contractor working two Fendt Tigos in tandem

Now entering their third season at pit silage and running two Fendt Tigo forage wagons, Gary Abbott spoke with Eamon and John Gaynor, to find out why they chose wagons and the Fendt brand.

CONTRACTING 2 April 2025

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New for 2025: Syngenta enters grassland market with CASPER ®

Syngenta Ireland recently launched CASPER®, a new broadleaved weed herbicide for newly sown and established grassland.

New for 2025: Syngenta enters grassland market with CASPER ®

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